In recent decades, there has been an increase in the presence of the LGBTIQ+ community in several professional and social spheres in Peru; however, their involvement in the educational sector remains relatively scarce. Therefore, the aim of this study was to gain an understanding of the reality experienced by a group of LGBTIQ+ teachers in the…

Research consistently documents the negative postsecondary outcomes of autistic individuals. Identifying facilitators and barriers to obtaining and maintaining employment is imperative to improve postsecondary outcomes. Autism diagnosis disclosure at work may serve as a facilitator or barrier to obtaining and maintaining employment, but little is…

Despite a body of confessions research that is generally accepted in the scientific community, courts often exclude experts on the ground that such testimony would not assist the jury, which can use its common sense. To examine whether laypeople know the contents of expert testimony on confessions, we asked 151 lay participants to indicate their…

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act requires a grantee receiving more than $150,000 to report to the Department of Education on a quarterly basis, which the Department considers satisfied through the more frequent, monthly reporting requirements of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (FFATA).…

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act or FERPA provides certain rights for parents regarding their children's education records. This guide provides general information on a parent's rights under FERPA.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to assess sustainability reports of US universities to provide findings on the relative importance of disclosure topics. Design/methodology/approach: The authors conducted content analysis by using a specific university-oriented catalogue of indicators to cover the specific sustainability-related aspects of…

Financial security is cited among reasons why first-generation college students (FGCS) pursue higher education, yet the literature advocating the pursuit of a bachelor's degree for its perceived value in the employment marketplace fails to include the need for career exploration and planning during the college years. The purpose of this grounded…

Mental health conditions can impact college students' academic achievements and experiences. As such, students may choose to disclose mental illnesses on medical school applications. Yet, no recent studies have investigated to what extent disclosure of a mental health condition may impact whether an applicant is accepted to medical school. We…

This paper presents a legal discourse analysis of Bill Clinton's impeachment trial held in 1998. The paper's main objective is to explore the different meanings communicated by the dexterous use of some lexical and pragmatic strategies used by discourse interlocutors involved in the trial. More specifically, the article offers a linguistic study…

Research has found that the coercive dominant discourse (CDD) can have a negative impact on girls' sexual pleasure. In this vein, a previous study found that girls who described relationships under the CDD as exciting also recognized a lack of sexual pleasure in these. One of the elements underlying this apparent contradiction was an identified…

Psychotherapists working with TGNB (transgender and nonbinary) emerging adults can play a supportive role in helping these clients navigate options around sharing their gender identities with family members. The authors draw from clinical experience, research on the impact of family support/rejection on TGNB individuals, and critiques of…

Objective: To assess the relationship between sport-parenting practices and concussion reporting intentions of collegiate athletes across two levels of competition. Participants: Entering first-year student-athletes (varsity and club) at a mid-sized university in the Southeast region of the United States (n = 327). Methods: Written surveys were…

Online program managers (OPMs) are third-party companies that work with colleges and universities to develop, launch, and deliver online learning. The prevalence of OPMs, however, has important implications for higher education program quality and transparency. In the final piece of our four-part series, higher education scholars establish a…

Background: Global research has found that prevalence rates of child sexual abuse suggest that this is a significant ongoing public health concern. A recent Australian study, for example, revealed that more than three girls and almost one in five boys reported experiencing sexual abuse before the age of 18. Self-reported rates of abuse, however,…

Purpose: This study aims to analyse the existing literature on factors motivating higher education institutions to disclose their Sustainability Development Goals initiatives. Design/methodology/approach: This study used an interdisciplinary systematic review to develop a review protocol for Sustainability Development Goals and higher education…